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Cheesy Potato Bacon Soup

February 5, 2022 by Jomelyn 1 Comment

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This Cheesy Potato Bacon Soup recipe is rich, creamy, and delicious. This hearty, comforting, and satisfying savory soup is one you can have on chilly days. It is so easy to make at home with minimal ingredients.

Cheesy Potato Bacon Soup in a bowl

This cheesy potato bacon soup recipe is filling and warming soup you can always make during weekends and have them for the rest of the week. You can make a whole big batch of this creamy soup with just few ingredients that you usually have at home already.

Ingredients for cheesy potato bacon soup on the table

INGREDIENTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS NOTE

  • Potatoes – I’m using russet potato as a preference but you can use yukon gold potato too.
  • Bacon – Great for protein and fat. This makes our soup very delicious and tasty. You can use ground beef, pork sausage or pepperoni.
  • Garlic and onion – I love to sauté this cheese potato bacon soup with garlic and onion for aromatics and flavors.
  • broth or water – I am using homemade beef bone broth but store broth or filtered water works.
  • heavy whipping cream and sour cream – These creams give rich and creaminess to the soup. You can also substitute with evaporated milk or half and half. If you are vegan you can use nut mil or my favorite coconut milk.
  • salt and pepper– Season accordingly.
  • cheddar cheese – You can use many different types of cheese. I prefer sharp cheddar which adds intense flavor.
  • green onions – for garnish (optional)
  • potato chips (optional)
Porcedure to make cheesy potato soup recipe

HOW TO MAKE CHEESY POTATO BACON SOUP

  1. Cook the bacon in a dutch oven over medium heat until they turned golden brown and your desired crispiness.
  2. Take it out and set aside.
  3. Sauté onion and garlic with remaining oil and 2 tablespoon melted butter.
  4. Add broth and potatoes into dutch oven. Cook at medium heat, then simmer until potatoes soften.
  5. Purée 3 cups of the potatoes from the dutch oven to thicken the soup using a blender, food processor or immersion hand blender.
  6. Transfer it back in the dutch oven. Pour heavy whipping cream, sour cream, and half of the shredded cheese. Season with salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted.
Cheesy Potato Bacon Soup

VARIATIONS

I love this cheesy potato bacon soup because there is no right or wrong variation to make it. It is very forgiving and easy to make at home.

  • Any leftover mashed potatoes, you can add to thicken your cheesy potato bacon soup.
  • For dairy-free and vegan, nut milks are great substitute for creams and skip the butter and bacon. You can simple use avocado oil or olive oil.
  • You can add in vegetables for additional fiber. I tend to add broccoli, celery, and carrots if I have them.
  • Add a sprinkle of chips or bread to the top for extra crispiness and/or texture.

MAKE-AHEAD, STORAGE AND REHEATING

Make-Ahead: The Cheesy potato bacon soup can be cook in advance in big batches for easy meal prep for the busy week ahead.

Storage: In the refrigerator, store leftovers in an air-tight container or wide-mouth mason jar for up to a week. Freeze up to 3 months and thaw in the refrigerator overnight or until it reaches room temperature.

Reheating: To reheat our soup, add it in a saucepan and cook over medium heat. Stir frequently until warmed through. Enjoy!

Cheesy Potato Bacon Soup

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Cheesy Potato Bacon Soup

Cheesy Potato Bacon Soup

Jomelyn Mauermann
This Cheesy Potato Bacon Soup recipe is rich, creamy, and my all-time favorite. The hearty, comforting, and satisfying savory soup you can have on chilly days. It is so easy to make at home with minimal ingredients.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 serving
Calories 465 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven or heavy pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds russet potato chopped dice
  • 6 strips bacon thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 medium diced onion
  • 6 cups broth or water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion (optional)
  • 1 cup potato chips (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Cook the bacon in a dutch oven over medium heat until it turned golden brown or desired crispiness. Take it out and set it aside. Leave the remaining grease in the pan.
  • Sauté onion and garlic with remaining oil with 2 tablespoon melted butter. Pour in broth and potatoes. Cook in medium heat and simmer until potato has soften.
  • Purée some potatoes to thicken the soup using a blender, food processor or hand mixer. Transfer it back in the dutch oven. Pour heavy whipping cream, sour cream, half of the bacon, and half from the shredded cheese. Season with salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted. Serve and garnish with more cheese, bacon, potato chips, and green onions. Enjoy while it is hot.

Notes

Recipe Notes
 
Disclaimer: Nutrition Facts may vary on your measurements and ingredients. It is just a guideline and may not be total accurate all the time. 

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcal
Keyword Cheesy and creamy potato bacon soup
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  1. Bohica

    February 12, 2022 at 3:21 am

    5 stars
    Shared this with my wife last week and she finally made it. Fantastic. The house smells amazing all day too.

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